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Art of Living is dedicated to serving society by strengthening the individual. This is done through self-development programs that recharge the body, mind and spirit and allow people to function at their optimum potential. People from all backgrounds, religions and cultural traditions are welcome.
For Further Details:
980.216.8732
charlotte@us.artofliving.org
www.artofliving.org/charlotte

BCF was founded to "Raise Up The Next Generation For Jesus Christ." The Fellowship offers services in various Indian languages (Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam) with a Sunday School from 9 - 9:55 am and Sunday Worship from 10 - 11:45 am.
The Fellowship is located at 7604 New Town Road, Waxhaw, NC 28173
For Further Details:
803.792.7223
Pastor Rajan Samuel - pastorofbcf@gmail.comwww.bcfcog.org

Carolinas Christian Assembly located on 12601 Idlewild Road in the city of Matthews, NC, offers worship, fellowship and community assistance to all South Asians living in the Charlotte area. Sunday morning worship services is currently being held at Morningstar Lutheran Chapel, 12900 Idlewild Road, Matthews, NC 28105 at 10am.
Pastor, Dr. Shibu Cherian, offers free counseling services to married couples and is a licensed premarital counselor.
For Further Details:
704.208.9099www.carolinaschristianassembly.org

Beginners and advanced students of the Gita are welcome. The group meets the second and fourth Sunday from 3 - 5pm. This course is based on the Home Study Course of the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg, PA. Each session starts with meditation followed by a recorded lecture in English and discussion
For Further Details:dshetti@gmail.com - 214.587.7331skdave@hotmail.com - 704.844.9567

The Mandal adds to the vibrancy of Charlotte with various events including the Ganapati Festival which are designed to keep the cultural values and traditions alive.
The community is encouraged to participate.
For Further Details:
704.565.9237
committee@charlottemarathimandal.org
www.saathee.com/charlotte-marathi-mandal

This association was formed to promote Telangana cultural activities within greater Charlotte area. It brings together all the Telangana people living in the area to discuss, plan, and take action around the development of Telangana focusing both on rural and urban areas.
For Further Details:
Devender Reddy Gudepu - 702.510.8355
Shivaram Madhahu - 513.374.5040
charlottetelanganaassociation@gmail.com
www.charlottetelangana.com

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a remedy for universal ills. The Charlotte Vipassana Meditation Group holds weekly group sits and monthly all-day sits for established students. Ten-day courses are also available for all students. Never a charge for a course.
For Further Details:
704.277.5013 - rbddesai@gmail.com
704.807.3933 - madhaviparikh@yahoo.comwww.dhamma.org

The organization works to foster better understanding of the rich diversity of Indian culture by the larger community in and around Charlotte. They host the Festival of India every September.
For Further Details:
Toni Sawhney - 704.604.2133
Lal Vishin - 704.545.3727www.indiafestival.net

IAMC is committed to promoting peace, pluralism and social justice through advocacy. The organization is also committed to promote and protect human rights and dignity in India as they are the foundation of freedom and justice. IAMC-Charlotte seeks to reach out to Indian Muslims living in Charlotte to strive for Inter-Community understanding with focus on Indian Diaspora.For Further Details:Ashfaq Mehdi - 704.904.5778iamc-charlotte@yahoogroups.com

IPAAC promotes classical Hindustani music by inviting well-known artists from India and offers music classes at various locations in Charlotte.
For Further Details:
Chaula Jain - 704.248.1515
contact@ipaac.orgwww.saathee.com/ipaac

JCGC serves the spiritual, cultural, and social needs of Jain families around metro Charlotte area. It is dedicated to the practice, understanding, promotion, and preservation of the Jain faith. Members meet regularly for worship, ceremonies, and festivals throughout the year. These activities include celebrating major religious festivals such as Mahavir Jayanti, Paryushan, and Diwali, and programs like Swadhyay, Poojas and children's Pathshaala.
Located at 7631 Malliard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262.Upcoming Events:Sunday, January 28, 2018 (Maha Sud Agiyaras)10:30am - Regular monthly meeting, Swadhyay, Paathshala, Aarti and Mangal Divo12:30pm – Swamivatsalya

The group promotes Kriya Yoga Meditation as taught by the lineage of realized masters such as Mahaavatar Baba Ji, Lahri Mahasaya, Sri Yukteshwar Giri, Paramahamsa Yogananda, Hariharananda, and Prajanananada. A sincere seeker who follows the path of Kriya Yoga with love and devotion and a desire for spiritual growth can attain Self-realization. The center hosts two annual initiation programs and a weekly Sunday meditation for initiates.
For Further Details:
Adesh Gupta - 704.814.7476info@charlotte.kriya.orgwww.kriya.org

Pratham organizes grassroots programs in the area of primary education and has made an impact on the learning levels of several million children through its Read India campaign. With nearly half the children in India who attend schools not learning to read and write at the required level, Pratham is trying to fill an important gap in the area of primary education. For Further Details:
Anju Desai - ajdesai66@gmail.com - 980.622.0125
Shubhra Chakraborty - shubhra.chakraborty1@gmail.com - 704.942.4798www.prathamusa.org

Probasi's goal is to organize cultural and educational program related to Bengal in the Charlotte area, to increase Bengali cultural awareness, and to provide community service in the area.
For Further Details:
Swapan Nandi - 704.708.5993Anindita Paul Bhunia - 704.360.2326welcome@probasi.orgwww.probasi.org

Sahaja Yoga Meditation classes are free to attend and meant for all age groups who desire to find his or her true self, which is full of peace, joy of life and love for others. Sahaja Yoga was founded and developed by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi and teaches very simple techniques of meditation. Sessions are conducted weekly or biweekly at 5935 Hickory Grove Rd, Charlotte. For Further Details:www.meetup.com/SYCharoletteNC/

A Charlotte-based charity organization formed by a group of people who strive to make a difference in society. The team has taken the path of identifying the needs of underprivileged communities in India and provides support to meet those needs. Sangamithra works collectively towards realizing its vision.
For Further Details:
info@sangamithra.orgwww.sangamithra.orgwww.facebook.com/SangamithraFoundation

The Center values diversity, holistic health, peaceful living, civic and community engagement, especially for under-served populations including Refugees, Immigrants, and Minorities (RIM). Efforts are made to support a rapidly diversifying population with the understanding that a vibrant diverse population adds to the strength and well-being of the whole community.
Located at 7701 Wallace Ln., Charlotte.
For Further Details:
NimishBhatt@bellsouth.net / 704-491-1186uisac.org

On the 1st Saturday of every month, Shree Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal Vadtal has kirtans and bhajans at the Hindu Center of Charlotte at 5pm. After the bhajans, there is Aarti and Mahaprasad.
In addition, on the 3rd Sunday of every month, an additional Satsang Sabha is held at a sponsor's house from 3 - 5pm.
For Further Details:
Divyesh Chauhan - 704.965.9735
Sanjay Savaliya - 704.779.7574
admin@issvcharlotte.org
issvcharlotte.org

The Sindhi Association of the Carolinas (SAC) organizes religious, cultural, community, and social events in Charlotte. SAC also sends donations for the needy to the schools in India for Scholarships and for camp refugees in India.
For Further Details: sindhiassociationcarolinas@gmail.com704.779.2396

The South Park Cricket Club is a group of gentlemen who play competitive cricket for fun. SPCC is based in Charlotte and has been a part of the Carolina Cricket League since 2010.
For Further Details:
anishtr@hotmail.com
www.southparkcc.org

Srishti works to fulfill the NC community's need for togetherness and the desire to showcase Bengali culture, literature, theatre, music and popular arts. Literally, the word Srishti means an act of creation. Srishti welcomes and brings together people of varied cultures, ethnicity, languages, and backgrounds who are interested in East Indian traditions.
For Further Details:
Santanu Sarkar - santanu_kumar@yahoo.com
704. 541.3451www.srishtiofcharlotte.org

TAGCA was formed with an intention of preserving and promoting the Telugu cultural heritage and traditions among the Telugu speaking people residing in Greater Charlotte area. The association organizes social and cultural events and festivals that reflect the Telugu people culture from India.
For Further Details:
pr@tagca.org
www.tagca.org

The temple grounds offer many areas to explore including 14 sanathis with traditional Mandabams for various Hindu deities. Open daily with a Morning Puja at 10am and Evening Puja at 7pm. Sunday Abhisekhams at 11am as well as other special pujas. The temple is located at 6519 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC, 28216.
For Further Details:
980.219.7556
contact@trimurtitemple.org
www.trimurtitemple.org

VPSC's objective is to fill devotional need for hundreds of Vaishnavs in Carolinas to worship and pray together, to observe and celebrate festivals, and to engage in humanitarian and educational activities. Paath and Bhajan recitations are held on the 2nd Sunday of each month from 4 - 6pm. A VYO Youth (ages 6-14) educational Meet is also scheduled on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month. The Shrinath Dham Haveli is located at 1006 Vickie Lane, Matthews, NC 28104.For Further Details:
www.saathee.com/vallabh-pushti-vpsc

Vibha Charlotte is volunteer driven organization dedicated to create a brighter future for underprivileged children. This group came together through a strong belief in Vibha's mission and resolved to create a positive societal impact in India. The group works to organize social events that spread awareness and raise funds to further the organization's mission. For Further Details:Volunteers@charlotte.vibha.orgsites.vibha.org/Charlotte